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New Britain CT Police Department
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Triple Instructor Certification – Handcuffing, OC Spray & Police Baton
Feb. 9 – 13  2026

Congratulations to the graduates of the graduates of the Triple Instructor Certification – Handcuffing, OC Spray & Police Baton class held at the New Britain CT Police Dept. Feb. 9 -13, 2026  The training was very well received, and all the officers participated actively throughout the entire presentation. They displayed high levels of enthusiasm, dedication, and professionalism throughout the training session. A review of the course evaluations revealed an overwhelming satisfaction rating from the attending members of the course.  

What the team had to say!

Please assess the quality of this presentation.
Comments

  • Outstanding presentation. Instructor knows material, very fluid – provided on the job examples and allowed class feedback/participation.
  • Very well put together.
  • Presentations presented applicable examples and teaching techniques for each of the disciplines covered.
  • The material and hands-on real-life experience (scenarios) where each action can be conducted were very helpful.
  • Presentation was very detailed and easy to follow along with.
  • The presentation was very informative, and all slides were covered in detail.
  • The presentation was appropriately timed with PowerPoint versus hands on.

Please assess the instructors of this program. ( Lt. Michael Creter)

Comments

  • Mike (Creter) is outstanding. Great instructor and handled the class with a professional manner.
  • Michael (Creter) made the information relevant and showed how it can be deployed in real world applications.
  • Creter kept class engaged both during PowerPoint and practical exercises on mats. Excellent job by Lt. Creter, always look forward to having him instruct a class.
  • The instructor demonstrated ample knowledge of material as well as real life experience.
  • Instructor was able to keep everyone focused and able to teach everything needed.
  • The instructor was extremely knowledgeable about material and delivered it in a way that was easy to follow.
  • All instructors were fantastic and made the class enjoyable.
  • Great job breaking things down and having things flow into the next.

 Please explain how this training will enable you to change or improve your present assignment.

Comments

  • While providing in-service training for officers, this class will allow me to present more effectively.
  • Introduced new teaching techniques which will keep students engaged and able to process information taught. Use of combo drills prove to be effective training tool.
  • The training will enable me to change and improve my approaches and take downs.
  • It will be able to bring updated information and training to my department that we have not had.
  • With this training I will now be able to instruct OC, Baton and handcuffing to new recruits along with in-service.
  • I am more comfortable & confident in my baton usage.
  • This training will help me on the road as well training recruits.

This one-of-a-kind, developed in 2010 by the L.O.C.K.U.P. Police Training professionals. This intensive 5-day program certifies instructors in three critical disciplines: Handcuffing, Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) Spray, and the Expandable Baton. Specifically designed for law enforcement, private security  and corrections professionals, the course emphasizes the integration and transitional skills of multiple less-lethal control options, giving agencies a unified, adaptable approach to subject control. This program is not a product based program but designed for the needs of the modern day user. 

Participants will:

Gain instructor-level proficiency in each tool with a focus on legal, tactical, and safe applications. Learn how to seamlessly transition between handcuffing, OC spray, and baton techniques in real-world encounters. Develop teaching methods to deliver effective, standardized training within their own agencies.| Enhance adaptive decision-making skills that improve officer performance and reduce risk. By equipping agencies with instructors certified in all three disciplines, this program maximizes training investments, strengthens consistency across force options, and promotes both officer and subject safety.

  Handcuffing Instructor Training
  • Nomenclature of the hinged and chain link handcuffs.
  • Handcuffing passive and resistant suspects.
  • Practical exercises of handcuffing maneuvers.
  • Departmental policy sample discussion.
  • Demonstrate the ability to perform team
  • Takedown and handcuffing maneuvers.
  • Documentation and report writing.
  • Safe Removal of handcuffs from suspects.
  • Controlling handcuffed combatants.
  • L.O.C.K.U.P. ® tactics integrated.

Baton Instructor Training – Straight & Expandable

  • Legal aspects of police use of force.
  • Baton deployment and purpose.
  • Baton justification.
  • Basic baton strikes.
  • Body mechanics and footwork.
  • Documentation and tracking use of force.
  • Baton nomenclature.
  • Stances.
  • Baton blocking principals.
  • Baton body manipulations.
  • Trouble shooting student performance.

APPLICABLE FOR ALL BATONS!!!!

Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) Spray Instructor Training

  • Identify the various ingredients and strengths of (OC) spray.
  • Identify current legal/policy issues in the use of (OC) spray.
  • Identify the physical, psychological and physiological effects
  • Management protocols re: medical, and de-contamination procedures.
  • Identify the most effective (OC) delivery methods.
  • Identify the flammable characteristics of (O.C.) spray.
  • Identify the placement of OC on the “Use of Force Spectrum”.
  • Identify pre-existing medical conditions that may be aggravated by OC.
  • Identify verbal commands/warnings that should accompany
  • Deployment of OC.
  • Properly documenting the use of OC.
  • Tactical considerations: various canisters, holsters, and retention.
  • Draw techniques.
  • Perform a tactical OC exposure and restraint of a simulated “active” resistive subject.

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LOCATION and CONTACT
New Britain Police Department
PAL Building 544 Osgood Ave
Contact: Sgt. Frank Pergolizzi
frank.pergolizzi@newbritainct.gov  /  860-826-3081

COURSE CONDUCTED in Rhode Island

Student Evaluation Summary

Please assess the quality of this presentation.
Lead Instructors Inspector Percy Smith (Ret) and Captain Bryan Palagi

Percy and Captain Palagi presented in such a way that made the material interesting, funny and enjoyable. Both instructors were excellent. Both are extremely knowledgeable and are easy to learn from. Both are assets to the Company.  Patrol Sergeant – 11 years 

This training will improve how I teach officers in my department. The refresher and materials will improve my instruction. The instructors were very good and informative.
Sergeant of Patrol – 12 years

The presentation of this training was great. Percy and Bryan were extremely knowledgeable. Both are excellent instructors and I would recommend their classes to anyone interested in improving their skills.   Training Coordinator

Both instructors are a wealth of knowledge and I am pleased with the training. The techniques were excellent and I definitely learned a lot more than I expected. I am going to begin to train martial arts techniques and stay up to date with it. I understood the importance of being well trained.  Patrolman – 2 years

Presentation had good visual aids and real-life videos demonstrating the applicable use. The instructors are very knowledgeable. I will be able to train my officers and will be more comfortable in responding to resistance. Patrolman – 4 years

The presentation was clear and concise. The instructors were knowledgeable, engaging and time efficient. This experience provided me with knowledge and structure I can bring back to my PD in assisting in future UOF training. Patrolman – 6 years

This course was an easy-to-follow formula. The space was a good size to accommodate us as students. The PowerPoints and instructors worked well. Both Percy and Bryan are highly knowledgeable and clearly passionate about the training. This program will help me teach and instruct better moving forward.  Police Sergeant – 8 years.

Each slideshow was filled a great amount of new information to bring back to my department. I learned new techniques as well as refined other I had learned previously. The instructors are some stand up guys. This course gives me more tools that I can use if needs be on the road. Patrolman – 3 years

This course is engaging, uses realistic scenarios and presents real life problems and solutions. The instructors simplified tactics for control and presented it in a way that makes it easy to understand and teach to others. The course provided tactics that work and are simple to teach to officers of all skill levels.  Patrolman – 3 years

The instructors were excellent and the quality of presentation was great. I learned a lot. Patrol – 15 years

The instructors are experienced in the field and can answer all questions. Patrol, DT Instructor, FTO – 14 years

This course was great and the teaching was concise, accurate and fundamentally sound. The instructors were both great, made instructions clear and were willing to help at any time. I can now evaluate my peers and co-workers abilities and adjust accordingly. Sergeant (Federal) – 5 years

The instructors taught the material clearly and efficiently and had lots of knowledge. Great class. I learned a lot of skills and instructional methods to teach at my department.
Patrol – 2 years

This course was well structured and was a good use of time. Both instructors were knowledgeable, friendly, easy to ask questions and get answers from. I can now improve my agencies mindset when using tools like baton and OC.  Patrolman – 9 years

Percy and Bryan were excellent. They were extremely proficient, knowledgeable and capable. This training will give me the tools and confidence to return back to my department and provide my fellow officers with quality training. Patrolman – 10 years

The quality of the presentation made it very applicable for students to understand why each topic is important for officers to understand when it pertains to use of force. The instructors displayed high level of knowledge and proficiency on all topics and answered all questions. This training will allow me to implement different techniques/maneuvers when it comes to our department’s use of force training. Patrolman – 6 years

The instructors were very knowledgeable about course content. Presentation was very professional and well done. The instructors were very open to questions and discussion. I am now able to teach new techniques that have data driven success rates. Patrolman – 12 years

The instructors were great with explanation and physical demonstrations. Both were amazing. I will be more confident with verbalizing methods and helping others understand the reasonings. Patrolman – 4 years

This course was engaging with up-to-date material. The instructors were highly knowledgeable and effective. As an instructor for my agency in response to resistance, this course helps me bring effective material and knowledge to teach. Patrolman – 8 years

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